Episodes

Become a Patron today! Tom and Chris talk about the 1968 film They Saved Hitler's Brain. Hitler's head is preserved and brought to South America to rebuilt the third Reich. Yeah, this is a weird one. This podcast explores some of the history behind the film and even conspiracy theories about Nazi's escaping to South American after the war! Plus Troma News!

Become a Patron today! Tom talks about the 1976 film Land of the Minotaur directed Kostas Karagiannis starring Donald Pleasence (Halloween) and Peter Cushing. This podcast explores some of the films connections to Stanley Kubrick’s films The Shining and Eyes Wide Shut! Also explores the myth of the Minotaur and conspiracy theories in regard to the occult. VHS Massacre podcast music by Timothy Kulig.

Of the nearly one thousand films in the Troma Entertainment catalogue, MUBI the arthouse streaming site recently showcased some of the major Troma tentpoles like Toxic Avenger, Class of Nuke'Em High and Tromeo and Juliette. But they also showcased the 1983 horror film Frightmare. Tom decides to try to figure out why. Also some VHS Massacre Too film festivalupdates!

Let's talk about the controversial 1980 found-footage horror film Cannibal Holocaust and Eli Roth's Green Inferno, also some VHS Massacre Too updates including a talk on how certain film festivals are adapting to the current crisis! Stay safe!

Tom talks about the MUBI streaming site and it's Troma Movie showcase that includes VHS Massacre, Plus Henry Versus the Reptilian Overlords from the Cosmos and Mutant Blast chat! Also new VHS Massacre Too film festival updates! Podcast music by Tim Kulig!

What you need for "Deliverables" when you sign a deal for film distribution! Tom breaks down what elements he needed to deliver his latest feature VHS Massacre Too to Troma Studios on Lloyd's Birthday! The film stars Joe Bob Briggs, Debbie Rochon, James Rolfe (AVGN) and Lloyd Kaufman!

With VHS Massacre Too complete, Producer Tom Poirier talks about his experience at the Last Blockbuster Video and American Family Video in Oregon! VHS Massacre come out in 2020! Starring Joe Bob Briggs, Debbie Rochon, Lloyd Kaufman and James Rolfe of Cinemassacre and host Tom Seymour!

See a sneak peek of the all new VHS Massacre Too at Anthology Film Archives January 8th at 9m in NYC! VHS Massacre Too is finished! Chris Ferry and director Tom Seymour discuss a recent screening of the film! For those who don't know what the film is about. VHS Massacre Too is about the last stand of the American exploitation film. In a post video store era, media consolidation has led to the censorship and near death of the independent and exploitation film industry. Joe Bob Briggs (Last Drive-in), Debbie Rochon (Toxic Avenger IV), Lloyd Kaufman and James Rolfe (Angry Video Game Nerd) take us on an adventure that leads from the last Blockbuster video store in Bend Oregon to Troma Entertainment in New York, all in an effort to examine how history keeps repeating itself from the video store era to the modern streaming. This film is a followup to the 5 time award winning VHS Massacre documentary, winner of three Telly Awards, a Gold Remi from World-fest Houston and Best Documentary at Miami Sci-Fi!

Not every segment makes the final cut of a film. Here's a segment about the history of Noid commercials (plus Toxic Crusaders and Ninja Turtles) and how commercials can be important! An extra from the upcoming VHS Massacre Too! With Jonathan Alexandratos Thomas Edward Seymour.

Tom mourns the death of his favorite character actor (Rutger Hauer) with discussions on three of his favorite monologues Blade Runner, Hobo with a Shotgun and Sin City. Plus Vinegar Syndrome's upcoming release of Hell Come to Frog Town and VHS Massacre 2 news!

Tom talks about Troma's upcoming releases Mutant Blast and Sick Sock Monsters! Also discussions on starting your own Roku channel and VHS Massacre 2 updates! Listen to some new music from the VHS Massacre 2 score!

Tom tells us about his latest trip to Troma and shooting the end of the VHS Massacre 2 documentary. Next we have an interview with Lloyd Kaufman about the state of low-budget independent filmmaking (The latest clip of Lloyd we posted on social media received over 30,000 impressions!) That's good news for us!. Lastly, James gives us the skinny on the latest box office offerings! With hosts Tom Seymour and James Richardson!